Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2015 - Mod Post in OP 23/07

keith16

Mitch Connor wrote: »

no argument - just funny at how quickly their lives can completely change.

Look at Cech for example - a massive reason he want to Arsenal over any other club in the world is that he didn't want to move his family that are well settled in London

I'm not sure. Look at it this way. We will get what, 3, maybe 4 seasons out of him at a push?

Bastian is clearly a proud German / Bavarian. Munich ain't that far away. A club of Manchester Uniteds means will do everything to help him settle immediately and likely are getting things set up for him as we speak.

It's not like he is going to land in a brand new country and has to figure everything out himself.

Cech has two kids and is married. As far as I can see Basti is still free and single and childless so moving to Manchester for 3-4 years is likely no big deal.

The Moldy Gowl

Lads, it's Bastian.

PhlegmyMoses

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

It's rained 3 times since I moved here in March. Stats don't lie buddy.

What? It's rained 3 times this week alone. Tuesday was like a winter's day.

Rubber_Soul

irishfeen wrote: »

https://twitter.com/dimarzio/status/619929906743541760

That's some medical he's been having.

keith16

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Lads, it's Bastian.

Getting all protective already?

Schweinsteiger's fans nicknamed him "Schweini" or "Basti"

The Moldy Gowl

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

What? It's rained 3 times this week alone. Tuesday was like a winter's day.

Honestly it has.
Actually yeah you're right, it was rainy this week.

But apart from that, since April there had been like 2/3 rain showers. Talking city center here

SlickRic

Bleating Lamb wrote: »

Picture the scene in the first Utd v Pool game next season.

Bastian
Schweinsteiger v Joe Allen:)

It's not really funny when you put your star signing against someone who isn't in our best 11.

PhlegmyMoses

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Honestly it has.
Actually yeah you're right, it was rainy this week.

But apart from that, since April there had been like 2/3 rain showers. Talking city center here

I'm done with my city centre living days. Way too pricey for anything half decent.

I suppose it hasn't been terrible the last while. Maybe you're the good luck charm. We'll keep you for now.

wiz569

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Honestly it has.
Actually yeah you're right, it was rainy this week.

But apart from that, since April there had been like 2/3 rain showers. Talking city center here

You sure your in Dublin,Ireland lol

irishfeen

https://twitter.com/torinofc_1906/status/619937511041855488

Official from Torino by the looks of it!

Half and hour for United apparently

Backstreet Moyes

Pedro would be a good option for playing as part of a front three.

RobertKK

United continue to be linked to goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

irishfeen

https://twitter.com/lewy_official/status/619901514946060288

RobertKK

MUTV confirm Matteo Darmian is a United player with a 4 year contract with the option to extend further.

Vic Vinegar

RobertKK wrote: »

United continue to be linked to goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

He's been excellent every time I've seen him.

irishfeen

https://twitter.com/manutd/status/619946018436685825

Lithium93_

2nd summer signing in the bag, Schweinsteiger being the 3rd to follow shortly

Mister Robinson

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/619946018436685825

Edit: Beaten to it!

If we sign anymore players this weekend I'll have a heart attack :pac:

yabadabado

RobertKK wrote: »

United continue to be linked to goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Atletico would probably want a huge fee,they paid around 13m last season and his stock has risen.
They brought Bono back from loan so maybe they would be willing to sell Oblak.They have bought a lot of players already this summer so Oblak might help balance the books.

MagicIRL

yabadabado

Lord TSC

Sweet. Hopefully that's Valencia glued to the bench then

Roquentin

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GK

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Darmian--CB--Smalling--Shaw

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Carrick

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schweinsteiger

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Herrera
Mata

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Dimaria

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Rooney

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depay and adnan as well to consider. still think we may get schniderlin as well. cant wait till it all kicks off again

GSPfan

Depay
Darmian

Schweinsteiger
Schneiderlin

Otamendi
?

Who can we sign up front beginning with O?

duffman13

GSPfan wrote: »

Depay
Darmian

Schweinsteiger
Schneiderlin

Otamendi
?

Who can we sign up front beginning with O?

Not up front but Oblak

GSPfan

Absolutely delighted with the signing of Darmian. I've been his biggest fan and rated him above every other RB since I first heard of him last week.

Vic Vinegar

GSPfan wrote: »

Depay
Darmian

Schweinsteiger
Schneiderlin

Otamendi
?

Who can we sign up front beginning with O?

Otis Reading.

GSPfan

duffman13 wrote: »

Not up front but Oblak

Wow. It's faith.

onemorechance

Schwensteiger, Mata, Di Maria, Depay, Rooney. Can't wait to see all of these play in the same team! Please stay Angel!

The_Kew_Tour

Just here to say howdee ****ing dooo people.

Yeaaaa haaaaaaaa!!!!

The Positivity Train now runs all night with extended carriages for people to join.

If Ed Woodward was a Wrestler he has Thunderstruck as his theme song.

I love you all.

Random is Random

RobertKK

onemorechance wrote: »

Schwensteiger, Mata, Di Maria, Depay, Rooney. Can't wait to see all of these play in the same team! Please stay Angel!

I think Di Maria stays unless we get Bale or Muller. No hope in hell of getting Muller or Pep and Rummenigge will need armed bodyguards, given they are not very popular for first getting rid of Kroos last year, and then Schweinsteiger this year.
Bale stays another year in Madrid...so ADM stays.

Mitch Connor

yabadabado wrote: »

Atletico would probably want a huge fee,they paid around 13m last season and his stock has risen.
They brought Bono back from loan so maybe they would be willing to sell Oblak.They have bought a lot of players already this summer so Oblak might help balance the books.

talk they are trying to sign the Sporting keeper, who is first choice for Portugal. Could be Oblaks replacement

The_Kew_Tour

That line from Del Boy in only fools and horses comes to mind today

"we've had worse days"

Polo_Mint

United sign Matteo Darmian


Manchester United is delighted to announce that Matteo Darmian has completed his transfer from Torino. Matteo joins on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

Darmian, 25, has made 146 appearances and scored 5 league goals for Torino since his debut in 2011. The defender has 13 international caps for Italy and was part of their World Cup squad last summer in Brazil. Matteo Darmian said:

“It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United. I have loved the time that I have spent at Torino and I would like to thank the club and the fans for everything they have done for me. I am sure they can understand when the opportunity to join the biggest club in world came along it was something I had to do. To work with Louis van Gaal, a manager that has achieved so much in football is such an exciting prospect.”

Louis van Gaal said:

“Matteo is a right-sided full back with the versatility of also being able to play on the left. He is a strong defender and has the ability to go forward in the attacking positions which is a fantastic attribute to have and much needed in the fast rhythm of the Premier League. Matteo will be a great addition to the team. I am delighted to welcome Matteo to the club and look forward to working with him in the coming days.”

yabadabado

Mitch Connor wrote: »

talk they are trying to sign the Sporting keeper, who is first choice for Portugal. Could be Oblaks replacement

Thought I saw something about that.Someone is leaving if they buy him.Already have 3 senior keepers.

RobertKK

United are building a nice squad, the quality continues to improve.

Darmian made the team of the year for Serie A in the right back position for the past two seasons.
Depay was the top scorer in the Eredivisie.and performed on the biggest stage at the world cup with two goals.
Schweinsteiger, 14 letters that explain everything.

irishfeen

https://twitter.com/manutd/status/619953578824888321

GSPfan

Van Gaals head looks photoshopped there. Looks a bit too big for his shoulder width.

Mars Bar

when was the last time we had an an Italian in the first team squad?

Blatter

Mars Bar wrote: »

when was the last time we had an an Italian in the first team squad?

Macheda

RobertKK

Jan Oblak has a €45 million buyout clause in his contract.

The_Kew_Tour

Mars Bar wrote: »

when was the last time we had an an Italian in the first team squad?

Macheda, Rossi, Taibi, Satori are only players I can think of who played for United

magnumbud

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Macheda, Rossi, Taibi, Satori are only players I can think of who played for United

Patrucci but not sure if he had a first team game

Mars Bar

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Macheda, Rossi, Taibi, Satori are only players I can think of who played for United

Oh yeah Macheda! I wasn't sure if Rossi had actually made any appearances.
I don't remember a satori. Petrucci never made a first team appearance.

Rayne Wooney

Schweinsteiger a United player, what a day

The_Kew_Tour

Mars Bar wrote: »

Oh yeah Macheda! I wasn't sure if Rossi had actually made any appearances.
I don't remember a satori. Petrucci never made a first team appearance.

Satori was way back in the 60's tbf. I only remember him from years ago when I researched few countries and players who played for United.

yabadabado

Satori was born in Italy but didnt he move to England as a baby ?First player United had from outside British Isle's.

The_Kew_Tour

yabadabado wrote: »

Satori was born in Italy but didnt he move to England as a baby ?First player United had from outside British Isle's.

Could be right, I'm not sure on that

RichFTW

yabadabado wrote: »

Satori was born in Italy but didnt he move to England as a baby ?First player United had from outside British Isle's.

Rossi was born in America as well if we're getting technical.

The_Kew_Tour

yabadabado wrote: »

Satori was born in Italy but didnt he move to England as a baby ?First player United had from outside British Isle's.

Actually checked on wiki and you're spot on